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Glasgow Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Celtic offered transfer boost as club 'losing money'
The French club admitted they are "losing money" and may reduce their asking price. Jean-Michel Roussier, club president, said: "We have to sell at a lower cost. "We are a company that is losing money." This comes amid reported interest from the Scottish Premiership champions in the 23-year-old centre-back. He has a year left on his contract and is currently valued at €5m (£4.3m). Celtic reportedly face competition from Anderlecht and Besiktas for Youte's signature.
Scottish Sun
21-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Celtic given huge boost in transfer pursuit of 23-year-old star as club chief admits they may have to sell at lower cost
He was previously rated at around £10million 'WE ARE LOSING MONEY' Celtic given huge boost in transfer pursuit of 23-year-old star as club chief admits they may have to sell at lower cost CELTIC have been handed a boost in their potential pursuit of a young star on their transfer wishlist. The Hoops have signed six players already this summer but Brendan Rodgers is still keen to add a few more. Advertisement 1 Le Havre's French defender Etienne Youte (R) in action Credit: AFP One player who has reportedly been targeted is Le Havre defender Etienne Youte. Earlier this month we told you how Celtic had joined the race for the 23-year-old centre-back. The highly-rated French defender was previously on the books of Inter Milan and his future at Le Havre is up in the air, with the Ligue 1 side experiencing financial uncertainties. Youte was a £10million target for West Ham and other clubs last year and at the start of this month, it was reported that Le Havre would accept £4.3m. Advertisement With the financial situation worsening and the player in the last year of his deal, they could go even LOWER than that. West Ham could rekindle their interest and fellow English club Burnley are believed to be monitoring his situation. And European sides such as Anderlecht and Besiktas are also keeping tabs. Jean-Michel Roussier, club president, has admitted that Le Havre find themselves in a precarious position. Advertisement And it may force them into a sale at a lower price than they value the player. He said: "We have to sell at a lower cost. Former Celtic star Greg Taylor stuns PAOK team-mates as he belts out Abba tune for his initiation song "We are a company that is losing money." Youte played for Troyes at youth level then moved to Inter Milan where he made 48 appearances for their Under-19s side. Advertisement He then headed to Greece four years ago when he joined Olympiacos, but he only played for their B team. Youte joined Le Havre in 2023 and has won nine caps for the French youth teams. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Glasgow Times
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Celtic transfer news: Hoops 'keenly interested' in defender
The 23-year-old centre back has one year left on his contract with the Ligue 1 club. L'Equipe claim that the Hoops are "keenly interested" in Youte, but Anderlecht and Besiktas are also said to be in the race. Le Havre might accept an offer of around €5 million (£4.3 million) for Youte this summer. Celtic have already signed centre back Hayato Inamura, but he is expected to go out on loan initially. Read more: Brendan Rodgers is also looking to strengthen his attacking options and could make moves for winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha and strikers Shin Yamada and Giuseppe Ambrosino. Rapid Vienna's Isak Jansson is another potential target to replace Nicolas Kuhn, who is leaving for Como.
